Housing by town in Mobile County, Alabama
Mobile County, Alabama has 14 places with Census figures, and its median gross rent is $1,052 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
34.0% of its households rent.
The median gross rent was $853 in 2015–2019 (+23.3%; No measurable change after inflation).
Dauphin Island has the highest median gross rent ($1,844) and Citronelle the lowest ($769).
Figures last updated on .
- Median gross rent
- $1,052 (±$22)
- Households that rent
- 34.0%
- Median household income
- $58,880
- Places
- 14
Cities, towns and townships in Mobile County
| Place | Median gross rent | Households that rent | Median household income | Median home value | Median real estate taxes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bayou La Batre | $880 | 47.8% | $37,679 | $87,800 | $442 |
| Chickasaw | $960 | 47.5% | $46,559 | $117,500 | $367 |
| Citronelle | $769 | 29.6% | $43,870 | $193,500 | $787 |
| Creola | $959 | 16.2% | $66,607 | $211,000 | $793 |
| Dauphin Island | $1,844 | 2.5% | $67,206 | $432,200 | $1,734 |
| Grand Bay | $951 | 25.9% | $62,112 | $142,400 | $649 |
| Mobile | $1,068 | 46.0% | $53,558 | $193,300 | $968 |
| Mount Vernon | $1,040 | 28.2% | $46,307 | $111,900 | $289 |
| Prichard | $922 | 45.0% | $36,588 | $85,700 | $482 |
| Saraland | $1,060 | 21.4% | $61,509 | $217,600 | $986 |
| Satsuma | $1,300 | 14.0% | $101,042 | $219,400 | $952 |
| Semmes | $1,057 | 30.1% | $66,417 | $215,600 | $845 |
| Theodore | $1,244 | 8.1% | $67,864 | $154,900 | $688 |
| Tillmans Corner | $908 | 33.9% | $60,837 | $166,700 | $762 |
HUD income limits, fiscal year 2026
| Household size | Extremely low (30%) | Very low (50%) | Low (80%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 person | $17,500 | $29,200 | $46,700 |
| 2 people | $21,640 | $33,350 | $53,350 |
| 3 people | $27,320 | $37,500 | $60,000 |
| 4 people | $33,000 | $41,650 | $66,650 |
| 5 people | $38,680 | $45,000 | $72,000 |
| 6 people | $44,360 | $48,350 | $77,350 |
| 7 people | $50,040 | $51,650 | $82,650 |
| 8 people | $55,000 | $55,000 | $88,000 |
How the places in Mobile County rank across Alabama
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Crime reported to police in Mobile County
| Year | Violent crimes | Violent per 100,000 | Property crimes | Property per 100,000 | Residents served | Departments reporting in full |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 2,438 | 622 | 7,858 | 2,004 | 392,198 | 11 of 11 |
| 2024 | 2,165 | 552 | 5,792 | 1,476 | 392,452 | 10 of 11 |
| 2025 | 1,859 | 473 | 5,220 | 1,327 | 393,343 | 11 of 11 |
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mobile County recorded 1,859 violent and 5,220 property crimes, 473 and 1,327 per 100,000 residents.
Every department with residents of its own in the county reported every month that year.
The county figure adds up its city and town police, its sheriff and any state police with residents of their own; a university or transit force is left out, because the people it serves are already counted by the town around them.
The FBI asks that these figures not be used to rank places or to judge how safe a neighborhood is.
Police departments in Mobile County, 2025
| Department | Residents served | Violent crimes | Property crimes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mobile Police Department | 255,927 | 1,506 | 3,783 |
| Mobile County Sheriff's Office | 89,970 | 249 | 658 |
| Saraland Police Department | 16,513 | 11 | 186 |
| Satsuma Police Department | 6,904 | 8 | 54 |
| Semmes Police Department | 6,488 | 34 | 262 |
| Chickasaw Police Department | 6,189 | 30 | 91 |
| Citronelle Police Department | 3,928 | 3 | 20 |
| Bayou La Batre Police Department | 2,111 | 10 | 110 |
| Creola Police Department | 1,982 | 3 | 11 |
| Dauphin Island Police Department | 1,960 | 3 | 17 |
| Mount Vernon Police Department | 1,371 | 2 | 28 |
ZIP codes in Mobile County
| ZIP code | Residents | Median gross rent | Median home value | Median household income | Households that rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36695 | 52,690 | $1,263 | $254,100 | $76,040 | 30.6% |
| 36608 | 38,890 | $1,047 | $262,200 | $61,146 | 45.8% |
| 36605 | 25,104 | $1,068 | $99,200 | $43,538 | 46.3% |
| 36609 | 23,820 | $1,087 | $205,300 | $49,830 | 54.0% |
| 36582 | 23,705 | $889 | $184,500 | $64,763 | 20.1% |
| 36575 | 23,481 | $1,101 | $205,500 | $75,884 | 16.5% |
| 36606 | 18,728 | $980 | $172,100 | $51,303 | 51.3% |
| 36693 | 18,726 | $1,156 | $210,200 | $68,933 | 30.1% |
| 36618 | 17,892 | $1,191 | $164,600 | $61,550 | 24.7% |
| 36571 | 17,143 | $1,060 | $217,900 | $62,047 | 20.7% |
| 36541 | 15,590 | $933 | $167,500 | $66,236 | 14.9% |
| 36619 | 14,697 | $1,160 | $191,400 | $64,755 | 23.0% |
| 36613 | 12,234 | $1,257 | $144,200 | $52,080 | 26.9% |
| 36587 | 12,013 | $1,131 | $161,800 | $72,657 | 13.2% |
| 36617 | 11,128 | $1,067 | $75,400 | $40,900 | 49.6% |
| 36544 | 10,521 | $847 | $140,000 | $54,169 | 23.0% |
| 36610 | 9,877 | $766 | $57,600 | $30,529 | 56.3% |
| 36604 | 8,836 | $915 | $249,300 | $66,357 | 41.0% |
| 36603 | 7,760 | $736 | $109,100 | $26,879 | 69.6% |
| 36522 | 7,116 | $996 | $163,200 | $52,984 | 30.0% |
| 36572 | 6,922 | $1,300 | $220,700 | $99,773 | 13.8% |
| 36611 | 6,332 | $960 | $117,500 | $46,559 | 47.5% |
| 36521 | 5,536 | $1,009 | $183,500 | $76,688 | 4.9% |
| 36607 | 5,393 | $969 | $169,000 | $42,772 | 43.3% |
| 36612 | 3,274 | $793 | $90,900 | $38,056 | 39.4% |
| 36523 | 2,972 | $1,157 | $165,900 | $61,607 | 20.7% |
| 36560 | 2,858 | $787 | $116,000 | $43,426 | 17.4% |
| 36688 | 2,471 | — | — | — | 100.0% |
| 36525 | 1,945 | $965 | $209,100 | $66,719 | 16.6% |
| 36528 | 1,852 | $1,844 | $432,200 | $67,206 | 2.5% |
| 36509 | 1,233 | $803 | $86,500 | $33,488 | 38.9% |
| 36602 | 1,043 | $730 | $316,400 | $41,420 | 74.7% |
| 36505 | 762 | — | $191,900 | $97,344 | 16.4% |
| 36568 | 213 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
| 36663 | 187 | — | — | — | — |
| 36652 | 53 | — | — | — | — |
| 36512 | 7 | — | — | — | 0.0% |
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Questions about Mobile County
What is the crime rate in Mobile County?
In 2025, the police departments that report for Mobile County recorded 473 violent and 1,327 property crimes per 100,000 residents (1,859 violent and 5,220 property crimes in all).
Which place in Mobile County has the highest rent?
Dauphin Island has the highest median gross rent, $1,844 (±$242) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Which place in Mobile County has the lowest rent?
Citronelle has the lowest median gross rent, $769 (±$64) a month.
What is the median rent in Mobile County, Alabama?
The median gross rent in Mobile County is $1,052 (±$22) a month (2020–2024 American Community Survey).
Sources
- Selected Housing Characteristics (DP04), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mobile County, Alabama
- Selected Economic Characteristics (DP03), 2020–2024 ACS 5-year estimates — Mobile County, Alabama
- HUD Income Limits, fiscal year 2026: Mobile, AL MSA
- FBI Uniform Crime Reporting Program, Crime Data Explorer
- FBI: Uniform Crime Reporting statistics and their proper use
- US Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Areas
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